New York, New York, it's wonderful town!

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But like all large cities, New York has its ups and downs.

The ups include great parks and gardens, restaurants galore, fantastic theatre offerings, museums and art galleries amongst which is the Metropolitan Museum of Art; the glorious Met. Having been to the Met many times before I was a bit blasé about returning again this time. But deciding to visit on our last day in NYC we ventured there and I'm so glad we did. It's a gem!! We saw a brilliant exhibition all about China which was fan-bloody-tastic. Oh yes, and on the up side I'd also include the great majority of New Yorkers themselves!

On the down side there's the constant noise, sirens, horn honking and the like; rubbish on the streets; dog poo and urine almost wherever you walk. NYC is made up of the haves and have-nots and it's not much of a city for the latter. Unlike Australia there are no real social security so you're on your own without money.

But the most spectacular upside to NYC is the fact that Kerrii, Seb, Grace and Rupert live there so we're always sad to leave! Goodbye my darlings, love you all to bits!!

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Photos

China exhibition
The Met

China exhibition
The Met

Jade animals
Part of the China exhibition

Beautiful dresses
As part of the China exhibition there were some gorgeous outfits which had been designed along a Chinese theme

If only
...I could take a few of these home with me!

Pet rules
But unfortunately not everyone abides by the rules

Part of Rupert's collection
He's very skilled at making these models which he loves to do

Basil plants in the window sill
These were planted by Grace and Rupert at the New York Botanical Garden

Kerrii and Michelle
There's nothing like a last minute cuddle!

The Chanavanaghs
Before the grandparents headed off to the airport

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